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Monday 15 December 2014

Dutch East Indiaman Coevorden in 1683 in the Dutch East Indies

Lying in the roads of Batavia, Dutch East Indies. Although her officers stated that she performed well during her voyage was at Batavia decided to examine her carefully. Qualified for service in all waters. Measurement 400 last. (1)

Source
Archive V.O.C. 1602-1811 inv.no. 11250.

Note
1. Of the E.I.C. chamber Amsterdam, built in 1674, dimensions 150 (prow) x 35¼ x x15½, height above 7¼. Length hold 104’30”, Dutch measurement cargo capacity 444 last, measurement at Batavia, Dutch East Indies cargo capacity 400 last. Measured 30 March 1689 capacity of hold gross 43538.31½ cubic feet and net 39146.33½ cubic feet.